Principal Newsletter

With the coming of a new year there comes the opportunity to have a fresh start. I was reading an article recently and came across the following quote that made me pause and reflect: “ In today’s rush we all think too much - seek too much - want too much - and forget about the joy of just being,” Eckhart Tolle. This is the perfect time to teach our students, and ourselves, some mindfulness tips to relax, distress and enjoy “just being”.

Practice Mindful Breathing: Find a quiet spot and slowly breathe in and out, for 5 to 6 seconds, simply focusing on your breathing. If your mind wanders bring it back to your breath.

Limit Technology: When you are on your device you are not in the present. Try going digital free one day a week or two evenings a week.

Practice Gratitude: The more we practice gratitude, the more aware we are that there is always something to be thankful for.

Read: Reading triggers some of the same effects as meditation. It slows our thoughts, calms our mind, reduces our heart rate and helps us focus.

Observe Your Surroundings: Observe nature: birds flying, snow falling & sun shining. Your children playing:hearing laughter, disagreements & seeing smiles. Take comfort in these natural events and knowing they are all a part of what we have to be thankful for.